Nama Sushi Bar & Restaurant

3.9

179 Reviews

$31 to $50

Sushi

Nama is a Japanese-inspired restaurant and sushi bar by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schlow, located in D.C.'s vibrant Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood. The menu of this intimate outpost of Nama Ko on 14th St. includes exquisite sashimi and sushi, vegetarian creations, dumplings, mouthwatering maki rolls and more. Nama's sushi bar, cozy dining room, and shady patio are a short stroll from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 414-7066
Website
http://www.namadc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Wei Zhong
Catering
For catering from Nama, please contact eventsdc@schlowrg.com. We are happy to offer large platters to meet the needs of any gathering.
Private party facilities
For private events at Nama, please contact eventsdc@schlowrg.com. We are happy to offer the entire space for large groups, celebrations and meetings.

Location
465 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood
Mount Vernon Square
Cross street
K St. Between 4th and 5th St. NW - Mount Vernon Triangle
Parking details
Choose from street parking or the nearest garage on L St. between 4th and 5th streets.
Public transit
Gallery Place/Chinatown
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Miso Soup$6.00
Steamed Organic Edamame$8.00
Heritage Pork Gyoza, Soy-Truffle Broth$10.00
Tuna Poke, Edamame Puree, Crispy Tempura Bits$13.00
Kani Crab and Cucumber Salad, Sunomono Dressing$8.00
Tempura Shrimp, Yuzu-Chile Aioli$15.00
Classic Hamachi Sashimi, Ponzu, Serranos, Cilantro$22.00
Seared Tuna Tataki, Miracle Sauce, Korean Chili$22.00
Torched Salmon Sashimi, Spicy Ponzu, Ikura$21.00

Vegetarian Nigiri

Shiitake Mushroom, Crispy Rice Pearls, Truffle$4.00
Spicy Eggplant, Curry, Tempura Flake$4.00

Vegetarian Rolls

Avocado$6.00
Cucumber$6.00
Kampyo$6.00
Asparagus$6.00
Vegan BBQ$12.00
BBQ paper, Cucumber, Kampyo, Crispy Rice Pearls
Veggie Roll$12.00
Pickled Cucumber, Avocado, Asparagus, Kampyo
Veggie Green Go Roll$12.00
Asparagus, Cucumber, Tempura Flake, Avocado

Signature Maki Rolls

Candy Cane$20.00
Shrimp Tempura, Avocado, Tuna, Yellowtail, Apple, Jalapeno, Tobiko
Green Go$18.00
Eel, Asparagus, Cucumber, Tempura Flake Avocado, Topiko
Maryland Crab "California Roll"$14.00
Namaste$20.00
Maryland Crab, Spicy Tuna, Cucumber, Avocado, Crunchy Sweet Potato
The Red$20.00
Spicy Tuna, Maryland Crab, Tuna, Asparagus
Rainbow Roll$20.00
Maryland Crab, Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Shrimp
Yellowtail Special Roll$20.00
Spicy Yellowtail, Cucumber, Sriracha-Jalapeño, Cilantro
Soft Shell Crab Roll$22.00
Fried Soft Shell Crab, Avocado, Masago, Green Onion

Maki Rolls

Tuna and Avocado$11.00
Salmon and Avocado$11.00
Florida Roll with Tuna, Maryland Crab, Avocado$14.00
Spicy Tuna, Avocado, Tuna Sashimi$12.00
Yellowtail, Sesame, Cucumber, Jalapeno$12.00
Yellowtail, Spicy Aioli, Green Onion$13.00
Crunchy Shrimp Tempura, Avocado$14.00
Salmon Skin, Cucumber, Tempura Flakes, Ikura, Eel Sauce$12.00
Spicy Salmon and Shiso$12.00
Eel and Cucumber Roll$11.00
Scallop, Sriracha Aioli, Tobiko, Tempura Flake$12.00
Crispy Salmon & Jalapeno Roll$12.00

Chef Selection

Classic Nigiri
- 7pcs$40.00
Classic Sashimi
- 14pcs$50.00
Deluxe Nigiri & Sashimi$85.00

Sushi

Toro
- Nigiri (1pc)$10.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$14.00
Bluefin Tuna
- Nigiri (1pc)$5.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$9.00
King Salmon Toro
- Nigiri (1pc)$6.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$10.00
King Salmon
- Nigiri (1pc)$5.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$9.00
Hamachi Toro
- Nigiri (1pc)$6.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$10.00
Hamachi
- Nigiri (1pc)$5.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$9.00
Shima Aji
- Nigiri (1pc)$6.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$10.00
Madai
- Nigiri (1pc)$7.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$11.00
Tuna Tataki
- Nigiri (1pc)$6.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$10.00
Uni (Sea Urchin)
- Nigiri (1pc)$10.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$14.00
Diver Scallop
- Nigiri (1pc)$5.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$9.00
Unagi (Eel)
- Nigiri (1pc)$5.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$9.00
Cooked Shrimp
- Nigiri (1pc)$4.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$8.00
Sweet Shrimp
- Nigiri (1pc)$6.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$10.00
Ikura
- Nigiri (1pc)$5.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$9.00
Tobiko
- Nigiri (1pc)$4.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$8.00
Albacore
- Nigiri (1pc)$4.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$8.00
Japanese Octopus
- Nigiri (1pc)$4.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$8.00

What 179 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
3.8Service
3.7Ambience
3.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nama Sushi Bar & Restaurant offers a delightful sushi experience with "great sushi, great service" and a welcoming environment. While some find the food "fresh and delicious," others note service delays. Ideal for sushi lovers seeking variety during restaurant week, though some feel the pricing could be more competitive.

177 Reviews

B
Bridgette
Washington DC
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I really liked this restaurant when it was Nama Ko on 14th st. I thought the sushi would be the same quality here - I was very wrong. They couldn’t make any custom rolls even though all the rolls are made from scratch. I asked for an avocado & cucumber roll but was told the kitchen could not make that. I ordered 2 nigiri and the rice tasted like it was a few days old, it was firm and not fresh at all. The wasabi wasn’t even wasabi, it was grainy and dry and tasted like horseradish. Safe to say I won’t return here.
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Nimali
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great sushi, great service! We really enjoyed the food the loose level was low so it was easy to have conversation .
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Jessica
Washington DC
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The food was ok, but the service was awful. There were no servers so we had to wait forever to order but there was barely anyone there. The cocktails were not very good either. They tasted artificial. They contained a ton of food coloring and sweetener.
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Olivia
Raleigh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Went here for restaurant week, but I can’t say that I would recommend. The appetizer options (cucumber salad, miso soup, or seaweed salad) feel too cheap for a set price of $40. The entree was good, but they were absolutely the smallest nigiri I have ever seen in my life. The sashimi was very good, though! The rolls were fine. The desert very must felt like it was just two of the frozen, flavored mochi ice creams that you can buy from H-Mart. The 5% prop tip was also incorrectly calculated to 5.5%, which I had to have a very awkward conversation with the head server/manager about. Between the set price and drink, the base price (without tax) for two people ordering the restaurant week deal and one cocktail was already $112, which I did not find to be worth the price. I’ll probably never go again because there are so many other great sushi places in DC, and I probably wouldn’t recommend this place to others.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
OpenTable suggested that taxes and fees included. At the restaurant they said it was not included in the price. Additionally the restaurant auto applied the tip on top of the tax and the bill amount. Not the best accounting practices.
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Reesie
VIP
Washington DC
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fresh and delicious. We attended during restaurant week, which gave us the opportunity to try a variety of sushi.
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ashley
Minneapolis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was amazing! The venue was small and the food took awhile- but worth it!
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Chase
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My girlfriend and I went out for a date and had an amazing time, sushi was good, and appetizers were good as well
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food was not good enough to justify the incredibly slow service.
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AndreO
VIP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall great experience with the family. Food was good, service was good, and the environment was good. Would definitely come back
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FAQs

Nama Sushi Bar & Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 414-7066.

Nama Sushi Bar & Restaurant is rated 3.9 stars by 179 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for Nama Sushi Bar & Restaurant

465 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
K St. Between 4th and 5th St. NW - Mount Vernon Triangle
Neighborhood
Mount Vernon Square
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Choose from street parking or the nearest garage on L St. between 4th and 5th streets.
Public transit
Gallery Place/Chinatown
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Wei Zhong
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.namadc.com/
Phone number
(202) 414-7066
Catering
For catering from Nama, please contact eventsdc@schlowrg.com. We are happy to offer large platters to meet the needs of any gathering.
Private party facilities
For private events at Nama, please contact eventsdc@schlowrg.com. We are happy to offer the entire space for large groups, celebrations and meetings.

Nama Sushi Bar & Restaurant

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizer

Miso Soup$6.00

Steamed Organic Edamame$8.00

Heritage Pork Gyoza, Soy-Truffle Broth$10.00

Tuna Poke, Edamame Puree, Crispy Tempura Bits$13.00

Kani Crab and Cucumber Salad, Sunomono Dressing$8.00

Tempura Shrimp, Yuzu-Chile Aioli$15.00

Classic Hamachi Sashimi, Ponzu, Serranos, Cilantro$22.00

Seared Tuna Tataki, Miracle Sauce, Korean Chili$22.00

Torched Salmon Sashimi, Spicy Ponzu, Ikura$21.00

Vegetarian Nigiri

Shiitake Mushroom, Crispy Rice Pearls, Truffle$4.00

Spicy Eggplant, Curry, Tempura Flake$4.00

Vegetarian Rolls

Avocado$6.00

Cucumber$6.00

Kampyo$6.00

Asparagus$6.00

Vegan BBQ$12.00

Veggie Roll$12.00

Veggie Green Go Roll$12.00

Signature Maki Rolls

Candy Cane$20.00

Green Go$18.00

Maryland Crab "California Roll"$14.00

Namaste$20.00

The Red$20.00

Rainbow Roll$20.00

Yellowtail Special Roll$20.00

Soft Shell Crab Roll$22.00

Maki Rolls

Tuna and Avocado$11.00

Salmon and Avocado$11.00

Florida Roll with Tuna, Maryland Crab, Avocado$14.00

Spicy Tuna, Avocado, Tuna Sashimi$12.00

Yellowtail, Sesame, Cucumber, Jalapeno$12.00

Yellowtail, Spicy Aioli, Green Onion$13.00

Crunchy Shrimp Tempura, Avocado$14.00

Salmon Skin, Cucumber, Tempura Flakes, Ikura, Eel Sauce$12.00

Spicy Salmon and Shiso$12.00

Eel and Cucumber Roll$11.00

Scallop, Sriracha Aioli, Tobiko, Tempura Flake$12.00

Crispy Salmon & Jalapeno Roll$12.00

Chef Selection

Classic Nigiri

Classic Sashimi

Deluxe Nigiri & Sashimi$85.00

Sushi

Toro

Bluefin Tuna

King Salmon Toro

King Salmon

Hamachi Toro

Hamachi

Shima Aji

Madai

Tuna Tataki

Uni (Sea Urchin)

Diver Scallop

Unagi (Eel)

Cooked Shrimp

Sweet Shrimp

Ikura

Tobiko

Albacore

Japanese Octopus

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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